To make technical corrections to the laws relating to vessel documentation, vessel identification, and commercial instruments and maritime liens, and for other purposes.

Summary

Revises Federal shipping and maritime law regarding the documentation and endorsement of vessels, vessel identification systems (including social security number requirements), maritime commercial instruments, and maritime liens. Amends the Shipping Act, 1916 to set forth a civil penalty for the transfer or mortgage of vessels documented under the laws of the United States to persons who are not U.S. citizens.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 October 1989

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